Deflation of Breast Implant

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2009 to PROCEDURES > Body

Deflation of breast implant / Rupture

Due to a malfunction or defect in an implant, revisionary breast surgery may be necessary. If a saline-filled implant were to rupture or leak, the body would absorb the saline, causing the breast to deflate to the original size (prior to surgery). Patients may see this happen on one side or sometimes both breast implants may be involved. If a patient has silicone gel breast implants, and MRI has to be performed to detect an implant leak. Once a leak is detected (with either a saline or silicone implants), the patient would have to go back to the operating room and have the defective implant removed and replaced with a new implant.

The Surgical Procedure

In order to correct a deflation of breast implants, the procedure would only be about 1 hour long, and resembles the original breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Pousti would go through the same incision and remove the ruptured implant and replace it with a brand new implant. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Pousti takes his time in the operating room to make sure that he does what he can to achieve the patient's results.

What To Expect After Surgery

Since the pectoral muscles have already been stretched and there is an existing pocket, there is very little pain or discomfort. Patients experience very minimal pain and minimal recovery time.